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Pet Food Product Development Consulting
We Help Your Team Develop New Products from Concept to Commercial Launch
Successful pet food products begin long before the first ingredient is mixed. Every new product requires thoughtful planning, scientific validation, technical feasibility, and a clear development strategy to move from an initial idea to a commercially successful product.
Dr. Elahi's Product Development Consulting service provides ongoing scientific and technical support throughout the product development journey, supporting your internal team with independent scientific expertise, practical industry knowledge, and strategic decision-making at every stage.
Starting at €1,000 per month
Why Product Development Consulting Matters
Innovation is one of the strongest competitive advantages in today's pet food industry. However, successful product development requires much more than creating a new recipe. Without a structured development process, promising ideas often fail due to technical limitations, unnecessary costs, inefficient testing, or weak market positioning.
Scientific evidence & consumer expectations
Manufacturing feasibility & ingredient functionality
Regulatory compliance & product safety
Cost efficiency & market positioning
Long-term commercial potential
Structured process that reduces development risk
What We Can Support
Our consulting services cover every major stage of product development.
Product Concept Development
- Product objectives and target species
- Market positioning and category
- Unique selling proposition (USP)
- Commercial opportunity evaluation
Innovation Strategy
- Emerging industry trends evaluation
- Functional nutrition concepts
- Novel ingredient strategies
- Premium and veterinary positioning
Ingredient Selection
- Functional and novel ingredient evaluation
- Replacement strategies and raw material comparison
- Cost-performance analysis
- Supplier-independent recommendations
Prototype Development
- Initial technical concepts
- Prototype refinement support
- Technical feasibility assessment
- Pilot production planning
Testing Strategy
- Palatability and digestibility studies
- Product stability assessment
- Nutritional validation
- Manufacturing trial planning
Commercialization Planning
- Product launch readiness
- Production transition planning
- Technical documentation support
- Regulatory considerations
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Suitable For
Pet food manufacturers
Expanding portfolios or entering new market segments.
Startup companies
Building first commercial product portfolio with structured scientific approach.
R&D departments
Seeking independent scientific expertise to complement in-house teams.
Investors
Entering the pet food market with a new brand or facility.
International companies
Developing innovative products for new markets.
Veterinary nutrition companies
Developing therapeutic or clinical nutrition product lines.
Our Consulting Process
Discovery Meeting
Understanding your business objectives, development goals, current product portfolio, available resources, and project priorities.
Strategic Assessment
Current products, market opportunities, technical capabilities, and innovation objectives are reviewed to establish a practical development roadmap.
Scientific Development Support Core phase
Throughout the project, we provide scientific guidance, technical consultation, and strategic recommendations covering ingredients, manufacturing considerations, testing strategy, and product development.
Note: Product formulation is not included as a standard deliverable but can be added as a bundled service.
Ongoing Technical Collaboration
As the project evolves, we support your team through technical discussions, problem-solving, design reviews, and development planning to keep the project moving efficiently.
Commercial Readiness
Before launch, we help ensure the product is technically prepared for manufacturing, documentation, and market introduction.
Deliverables
Depending on the scope of the engagement, deliverables may include:
Exclusive Benefits When Combining Services
Product Development Consulting and formulation projects complement each other. Clients who commission both services receive a reduced monthly consulting fee, while every formulation project receives an individual quotation after technical review.
Please note:Product Development Consulting is offered at a standard fee of €1,000/month. Clients who also commission a formulation project receive a discounted consulting fee of €800/month. Formulation projects are quoted separately after reviewing the project's technical requirements, scope, and deliverables.
An independent scientific partner, not an isolated advisor.
Developing innovative pet food products requires more than scientific knowledge alone. Our consulting approach integrates nutrition science, ingredient expertise, manufacturing awareness, market understanding, and strategic planning to help companies make informed technical decisions throughout product development.
Rather than offering isolated recommendations, we work alongside your team as an independent scientific partner, helping reduce development risk while increasing the likelihood of commercial success. Every recommendation is tailored to your business objectives, technical capabilities, and long-term innovation strategy.
Personally led by Dr. Elahi throughout
Works alongside your existing R&D team
Reduces development risk and accelerates timelines
Bundle with formulation for 20% savings
Frequently Asked Questions
Turn New Product Ideas Into Commercial Success
Whether you are developing your first product, expanding your portfolio, or launching an innovative pet nutrition solution, Dr. Elahi provides scientific expertise and strategic guidance to support your project from concept through commercialization.
Product Development Consulting is available at €1,000/month. Clients who also commission a formulation project receive a reduced consulting fee of €800/month. Formulation projects are quoted individually after technical review.